Sweet lemon chicken tacos

8/3/2017

Sweet lemon chicken tacos

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Why wait until Tuesday to enjoy your tacos? Prepare the chicken over the weekend and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. This helps save time during your busy workday and allows you to enjoy them any night of the week.

Nutrition (per taco)*

Calories: 358; Total Fat: 9.9 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 34 grams; Carbohydrates: 39 grams; Sugar: 11 grams; Fiber: 7 grams; Cholesterol: 72 milligrams; Sodium: 1,127 milligrams

*Nutrition info will vary depending on the size and type of tortilla used.

Recipe provided by Rebecca Clyde R.D., C.D. a nutrition/wellness blogger at Be Truly Nourished.

Ingredients

For the lemon-honey chicken:

4 chicken breasts (about 12 oz)

1 clove garlic, grated

1 Tbsp honey

1 tsp soy sauce (or low sodium soy sauce)

Juice and zest from 1 lemon

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the tacos:

12 oz lemon honey chicken

4 softs tacos, either flour or corn

2 cups shredded green cabbage

1 cup sliced bell peppers

1 medium tomato, sliced

1 avocado

Salsa of your choice

How to make it

For the chicken: Add chicken breasts and all ingredients to plastic bag or bowl. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, grill chicken until cooked through.

Shred chicken once cooled.

For the tacos: Add all ingredients on top of tortillas, fold and enjoy.

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August 3, 2017 at 01:36PM